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Carbohydrates are stored in mammals as

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Glucose in liver.
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Glycogen in muscles and spleen.
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Lactic acid in muscles.
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Glycogen in liver and muscles.
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Solution

The correct option is D Glycogen in liver and muscles.
Excess glucose is stored as starch or glycogen. Starch is storage polysaccharide in plants. Glycogen is storage polysaccharide in animals. In animals, including humans, glycogen is stored in two locations: muscles and liver.

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